6 Books to Celebrate Read to Your Child Day in Westchester

February 14 is not only Valentine’s Day, but this year it’s also Read to Your Child Day. To celebrate, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite books for kiddos of all ages.

Ages 3-5

Are You Big? By Mo Willems

Are You Big?

By Mo Willems

The award-winning and popular author Mo Willems is back with an expressive picture book asking the question “Are You Big?” compared to a hot-air balloon, a cloud, and more. Featuring paper collages and illustrations, this is a wonderful STEAM starter book for young children.

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Mary Can! By Mary J. Blige

Mary Can!

By Mary J. Blige

Multi-award-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon Mary J. Blige inspires readers to think they can be anything if they dare to dream—and reminds them that they are enough. It is a fun story to help kids overcome discouragement.

Ages 6-8

Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots by Michael Rex

Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots

By Michael Rex

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This companion to the witty Facts vs. Opinion vs. Robots is a charming way to help young readers understand the difference between wants and needs.

The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown

The Wild Robot Protects

By Peter Brown

With the success of The Wild Robot (the first in this volume and a motion picture this past year), children can dive into this third book in the series and join Roz and her animal friends on another adventure as they encounter dangerous waters surrounding their island.

Ages 9-12

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

By Rick Riordan

For fans of Riordan’s books and Greek mythology, this series (which has also been turned into a TV series on Disney+) follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson on a dangerous quest with the help of some friends (all children of Greek Gods). Will they prevail or perish?

The Millicent Quibb by G. Edwina Gandlestank as told to Kate McKinnon

The Millicent Quibb

By G. Edwina Gandlestank as told to Kate McKinnon

Calling all wannabe young mad scientists: Join the Porch sisters on a magical adventure when they are invited to an etiquette school under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb, a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub.

For a list of local bookstores that carry these titles and more here.

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